El Salvador

Los Cóbanos

Los Cóbanos is a coastal town in Sonsonate, El Salvador, known as a local access point for saltwater diving along the Pacific coast. Nearby dive sites and centers are limited in number, with basic conditions typical of Central American tropical waters. The area offers calm coves and reef patches suitable for entry-level dives and local training opportunities when conditions permit; visibility and currents vary seasonally. For divers, it serves as a gateway for day trips to nearby reefs and beaches along the southern coast, rather than a major diving hub.

Essential information for traveling in El Salvador

About El Salvador

Sea
Gulf of Mexico, North Pacific Ocean and North A...
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Languages
ES
Demonym
Salvadoran
Phone prefix
+503

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
SAL

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Los Cóbanos

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Los Cóbanos

The best time to dive in Los Cóbanos

The best months to dive in Los Cóbanos are from January to April and December. Temperatures are confortable (28-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
29 °C
04 - Apr.
29 °C
05 - May
29 °C
06 - Jun.
28 °C
07 - Jul.
29 °C
08 - Aug.
28 °C
09 - Sept.
28 °C
10 - Oct.
27 °C
11 - Nov.
28 °C
12 - Dec.
28 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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